"A Reflective Analysis of Childhood Development: Comparing Eriksons and Freuds Theories Through Personal Experience" INT103

INT103 Assessment 2

Reflective Essay (1800words, +/- 10%) Due Week 9

Task Overview

This assessment requires you to critically analyse Eriksons and Freuds theories of development through a personal reflective lens. Your response must be well-structured, supported by scholarly research, and demonstrate critical engagement with lifespan development concepts.

Part 1: Eriksons Stages of Development (400 words)

• Identify one of Eriksons eight major stages that you find particularly meaningful in the context of lifespan development.


• Explain why this stage is significant, drawing on relevant theories and research to support your discussion.

Part 2: Comparative Analysis of Erikson and Freud (1400 words)

Using a fond childhood or adolescent memory, compare and contrast Eriksons and Freuds theories of development. In your discussion, address the following points:

1. Stage Identification:

• Which stage of Eriksons psychosocial development theory does your memory align with?


• Which stage of Freuds psychosexual development theory does it fit into?

2. Impact on Development:

• According to Erikson and Freud, how significant has this event been in shaping your development?

3. Theoretical Evaluation:

• Assess the strengths and limitations of Eriksons and Freuds theories in explaining childhood experiences.


• Discuss how these theories account for the long-term impact of early life events on lifespan development.

Support your discussion with relevant literature and integrate insights from your personal experience within a theoretical framework.

Important Requirements

1. Core Text Reference:
   
   
   
   • You must refer to Sigelman & Rider (2017) as a key source in your This is in addition to any other research articles used.
   
   
   
   

2. Scholarly Sources:

• Your essay must incorporate a minimum of seven (7) peer-reviewed journal articles

(published within the last 10 years).

3. AI Use Declaration:

• An AI Declaration must be included, detailing any ethical use of AI in the preparation of your assessment.

4. Referencing Standard:

• Follow APA 7th edition referencing guidelines for all citations and

Follow Submission Guidelines

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